Spent the 2010 and 2011 seasons at Grand Rapids Community College where he played under current FSU head coach Tony Annese . . . Was a two-year starter for the Raiders and helped them compile a 20-2 record . . . Competed on the prep level at Northmont High School in Dayton, Ohio . . . Coached by Lance Schneider while a prepster . . . Also played basketball for two years . . . Nephew of current Tennessee Titans running back and former Michigan State standout Javon Ringer . . . His brother, Kaleb, is a linebacker at the University of Michigan . . . Has six brothers and a sister . . . Born in Iowa City, Iowa.